Shield Stance

Block attacks. — In-game description

Animation

Shield Stance

Profession

Warrior (skill list)

Weapon

Shield

Activ. type

Channeled

Game link

API

14362

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3  

25

30

 

Shield Stance

Block attacks.

 Duration: 3 seconds

— In-game description

Related traits

Defense

• Shield Master — Reflect missiles whenever you are blocking. Gain adrenaline when you block an attack or reflect a missile.
• Hardened Armor — Gain resolution when you block or are struck by a critical hit. Strike damage taken is reduced by a percentage while you have resolution.

Notes

• Despite the "bunkering" animation, Shield Stance is not canceled by moving.

Version history

For a detailed skill history, see here.

Patch	Changes
February 25, 2020	Competitive content update: (Competitive split) Increased power coefficient[sic] from 25 seconds to 30 seconds.
September 29, 2015	Decreased the recharge from 30 seconds to 25 seconds.
June 23, 2015	Specialization update: Fixed a bug that caused this skill to show 2 icons for the block effect when affected by traits.
August 28, 2012	Game release: Shield Stance has been added to the game.

Trivia

• A Guild Wars skill bears the same name as this skill.